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Scranton
Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Open Arms Mission hosted a free community meal Monday to serve local residents in Wilkes-Barre facing food challenges. FOX 56
- ➤ Pawsitively for the Animals is hosting a Pet Photos with Santa Paws event to support local pet adoption and rescue efforts. Pet owners in Scranton will have a chance to take festive photos this holiday season—details on time and location will be announced soon. FOX 56
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Recent house fires displaced residents in northeastern and central Pennsylvania as eight homes burned in Mount Carmel and firefighters worked for over two hours in Wilkes-Barre to manage a blaze that forced people from a home in Eynon— the American Red Cross provided fire safety tips and emergency help. PA Homepage
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kevin Fitzgerald, the chief technical officer at Rock 107 and Shamrock Media, said the team climbs the 296-foot WEJL radio tower behind the Scranton Times building to light nearly 480 bulbs for the holiday season. With the building and lightning rod, the tower reaches 385 feet — the tradition has been kept since 1960 as a major local event watched by thousands. FOX 56
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students in a Lackawanna County school district are learning life skills to help them make better choices and reduce juvenile offenses. The Scranton School District uses the Character Strong program—taught by counselors, social workers, and safety officers across 15 schools—and will launch a restorative practice project in December with a grant from the All One Foundation. PA Homepage
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday warned residents to watch out for holiday scams by saying they should shop with trusted retailers — avoid paying with cryptocurrencies, wire transfers or gift cards. He urged people to keep their personal information private and to call the police or their credit card company if they believe they have been scammed. PA Homepage
- ➤ Scranton officials and the Lackawanna County Emergency Management Agency have issued a Code Blue Frigid Weather Alert for Thanksgiving as temperatures will drop into the teens. Emergency shelters will open at St. Anthony’s Haven—409 Olive St and the Community Intervention Center—445 North 6th Ave; residents are advised to prepare by checking vehicles and taking necessary safety measures. FOX 56
- ➤ On Monday morning at Giseinger CMC, Lackawanna County Highway Safety Department and PennDOT warned drivers about the risks of impaired and distracted driving during a holiday safety meeting. Officials said Paul Miller’s Law will take effect this Thanksgiving weekend—spurring increased DUI patrols to help keep roads safe. FOX 56
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Medical students from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine comfort hospice patients at Scranton and Wilkes-Barre Allied Services centers using the No One Dies Alone program while families are away. Lackawanna County also plans a documentary on Paul Sorvino's The Trouble with Cali to turn a failed movie that cost taxpayers $500,000 into a new success. WVIA
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Tower Lighting Event
2-6:30 p.m. — Times Tower — Free entry — Kick off the holiday season with live music, food vendors, and the magical lighting of the Scranton tower followed by fireworks.
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Yellow Brick Joel: Billy Joel and Elton John Tribute Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Theater at North — Ticket prices not provided — Celebrate the music of two iconic piano legends with riveting performances.
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Whiskey Myers Concert
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Tickets start at $41 — Experience an electrifying night with Whiskey Myers at a stunning local venue.
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The Nutcracker Performance
2-4 p.m. — The Theater at North — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting story of Clara and her magical journey in this beloved holiday ballet.
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The Book of Mormon
2-3:30 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Ticket prices vary — Experience the wit and humor of this Tony Award-winning musical about two missionaries in Uganda.
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